PRODUCT REVIEW
Primark PS... My Perfect Colour Illuminating Foundation
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
squalene
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
dimethicone
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
glycerin
2.7% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Anti-oxidation
squalene
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
Evens skin tone
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
0/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate
2.2% -
3.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Amiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US. It can be irritating
alcohol denat.
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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Comodogenic ingredients
squalene
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
cyclopentasiloxane
6.2% -
9.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Moisturizing
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
squalene
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
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Potential irritants
isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate
2.2% -
3.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Amiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US. It can be irritating
alcohol denat.
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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Comodogenic ingredients
squalene
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
All ingredients
cyclopentasiloxane
6.2% -
9.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Moisturizing
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
coco-caprylate/caprate
3.9% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
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Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Glycerin, Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate, Titanium dioxide, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Magnesium stearate, Magnesium sulfate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Pentylene glycol, Polybutene, Alcohol denat., Squalene, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene glycol, Aluminum hydroxide
Sources
- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Photo-allergic contact dermatitis caused by isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate in an 'organic' sunscreen
- Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmetics
- Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmetics
- Squalene and its potential clinical uses
- Biological and Pharmacological Activities of Squalene and Related Compounds: Potential Uses in Cosmetic Dermatology
- Enhanced comedo formation in rabbit ear skin by squalene and oleic acid peroxides
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol
- Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol